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A jerk will do just fine up here in MN. With the temps dropping, the walleye are prime soon in pools 3 & 4 on the Mississippi.

The state of Kansas isn't my thing...... But I bet that tail wind lets you cast across the lake like a dream, and into it not so much.

What about other black Friday deals. I know tackle warehouse has deals around Christmas and black Friday, but what are they? It's the 25 days of Christmas something every year? I wanted to drop $200 on some tackle i have been dying to try and on others that I need to stock up on. And hey if I get great deals around that tune, I'm going to wait.

Some of these ride shares dont require insurance. And I mean if you are going out anyway and there is someone looking would you really be loosing anything to have to cover? If a personal friend says Hey can I come with, do you charge? I know its a stranger, but if I am already going out, and this person brings his own gear... Why not?

So as I was sitting here I was thinking about it. I like to travel myself, and love to fish. And I know there are days here where I want to go out, but sometimes the mood strikes where you dont want to be out alone, or maybe you have an extra spot on your boat. Why haven't we come up with a way for a fellow fisher to say "Hey, I will be in XXX state on whatever date, and I am looking for a fishing trip." as a forum we could reach out to our fellow fishers. You could offer a spot on your boat. You could post that you have or are looking for a spot. The condiditons such as BYOP (Bring you own Pole). Just a thought, but has anyone else thought about this?

It's 50/50 for me. If I am dropping it in the weds I don't need distance. But a far cast on a swim bait is important to me. It allows me to cover more distance.

Not always the case. I had a person from Gander spin a spool of braided onto my reel. He did this while I was looking at some other tackle. (And not paying attention..... 100% my fault) Come to find out on my first trip out the SA didn't even backspin the reel and I wasted $40 on some braided line.

Abu Garcia makes some great rods in my opinion. This just one of those great deals you find every now and then on the web. A couple things. Like Berkley and many other makers, Abu Garcia will offer their products to stores to give it a store brand spacific to that store. Wal-Mart does this with ther Abu Garcia rods. The have your normal Black max and Silver Max combos, but also have the Vigilante, and from all the specs I have seen match the Vengeance. (Even though Abu Garcia does not offer the Vigilante on their website) But that doesn't seem to be the case on rod you posted. It is just a deal and Wal-Mart has the same offer. (Link Below) So if this is what you are looking for get it while you can. http://www.walmart.com/ip/20646902

Okay so to be blunt, I am a big guy, and when looking for hunting gear it is tough. I have gone to Gander and Cabelas and looked for a hunting jacket. I found a 3XL that fits, but it is a little sung when I sit. I am looking for a brand, or online store that sells 4XL jackets, maybe bibs or pants. I know its out there because I know there are people bigger that have it. Does anyone know a reputable store online?

Oh and thank you on the lic. info. Little things like that are good to know.

I generally stay in Orlando. But I hear the type of fish you want in salt water depend on when and where you need to be. Salt water I am willing to travel to catch the right fish.

So I am from Minnesota, but make regular trips down to Fl a lot. All of the times I have been down there I have still yet to fish a lake. Next year I have vowed to change that and looking for some information on fresh and salt water fishing. 1) do you need to have a license? (MN requires you to have one even if only for a day) 2) I would like to do some bass fishing, but wanted to know if anyone knows of a charter place to fresh water fish. 3) That and salt water. I have been mainly looking at Mahi Mahi and Sword fish, but wanted to know if there are any recommendations out there for a charter service. (I always see advertisement, but if I am going to spend a day fishing something that I have never done I want my money to be worth it.)

Days Like that I go out and get ready, and get out there early. I use a weather app (Weatherbug) and monitor where the storms are. I never let rain deter the trip, and I actually carry ponchos just in case. Lightning is a different beast though. If my app says it is with in 15 miles or so I WILL NOT go out. I love fishing but want to live another day to do it.

Good website and many of the tackle I use is on there for a decent price, But I think it still misses the too good to be true factor. I almost wonder if these are turny guys that get the reduced rate plus a percentage off for buying.

Okay, so here is a two part question. I would consider myself an avid fisher. I fish at least once a week during the summer fishing season here in Minnesota. By no means am I a "Pro" or do tournaments. But how does one need to have to buy their lures in bulk constantly? Do you loose that many lures!?! I mean if I lose more than 2 lures on a trip it has been a bad day. With that said I am looking to find a cheap online source for my buying needs. I am looking to buy some swim jogs and I hear about people buying them in bulk for .30 when they cost $2.99 or more in store. So where does one go to find these kind of deals? I use tackle warehouse when they have better deals than my local Gander, but where are these online stores that I hear that you can buy plastics for pinnies on the dollar?!? I am only looking to buy in bulk because a couple of my friends and myself are looking to stock up.

Getting into a spot only to find every other angler on the lake and their brother hogging the space. I find that one the most but the worst for me is others out on the lake. DO NOT cut in so close to my boat while I am fishing I can read the text on your shirt. And don't do this going 20mph. Nothing is worse than someone being rude on a boat (or Jetski) running close to your fishing area.

Here is a video I have seen a time or two. Best fail at loading a boat ever.. Best yet it was by the police. https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A2KIo9TJInVTgnUAnsT7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTByZWc0dGJtBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdmlkBHZ0aWQDBGdwb3MDMQ--?p=Cops+Launch+A+Boat+With+Trailer&vid=86e95e54e8331b57c13e87f8e8fae068&l=2%3A35&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts2.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DVN.608002494063379645%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.*%2Fvideo%2Fwatch%2F83764313%2F&***=Cops+Launch+A+Boat+With+Trailer&c=0&sigr=11g27fs82&sigt=10v0c9kmc&age=0&&tt=b

Yeah I am heading out to Minnetonka on Musky opener. But looking for something that is just as fun to go for without the title the fish of 10,000 cast.. Lol Most lakes I know in my area you can pull a sold 25 inch, but I would like bigger.

I am looking for some input from some local Minnesota monster hunters. Specifically northern. After a successful year with bass I am setting my sights on bigger. I am looking for lakes in the metro area and some great hot spots for northern 30 inches plus.

Cabelas is the best. We have one here in Minnesota, but with the expansion of the Mall of America we are set to have our first BPS come to the state. I can't wait!

For fishing, polarized for Sun, Amber for overcast. These two combos will allow you to see through the water better and see any bedded bass (assuming they are in clear to somewhat stained water). But if you only get one I would say a slight tint with polarization.

I have a set of prescription sunglasses that I use. They are tinted and polarize, and the best thing ever. Here is something to keep in mind though. I spent $100 alone on each lens for polarization alone (not including the tinting which I think was $100 for both) Polarization plus tint are great for sunny days but you are going to have a hard time seeing bedded bass on overcast days. On overcast days wear the amber tinted glasses and you will be able to see better through the water. So my suggestion I think is wear contacts and have a set of both polarized and amber glasses.

< These two bass in the pic Taken from Clear lake (Near Forest) one a 6.2lb 21in the other 6lb 20in Are you a catch-and-release or in it for the eating?

I posted this already on another forum. But here are some of my best lakes. Clear lake (Near Forest) Great bass, walleye, tiger , northern fishing. (This is my best lake and sorry... no tips on hot spots for this lake) Eagle lake (Off 169 and 63rd) great lake for northern, musky, and small bass here and there. (Fish the rock piles and the shallows for bass) To many big toothy critters in the middle and sides. Frogs are great on this lake, and you can pull in some monster northerns in the shallows. I caught a 30 incher in 2 feet of water. Washburn (This is in outing) But I have pulled in several 5 and 6 lbs off this lake. (Also great walleye and northern) (If you want to take the trip up north for this lake let me know and I can give you some spots.) Golden lake in Circle pines. Fish from shore (West golden lake Rd, there is a small clearing in the houses, and you can fish from this spot.) (Or in a boat, but no inboard/outboard allowed) I have seen 6lbs pulled as well as 30+ in catfish and Northern. and reed area on this lake and you will find a 3+ lb bass hiding. Lake De Montrerville (Pine springs area.. Not a bad drive) (This is a catch and release only lake for bass) BUT HOLLY hidden gem. Great sport lake. I have fished this a couple times and found some nice monsters right off the landing (* This lake is a great lake so get there early. I say this because the launch only has around 10 spots. There are NO OTHER spots to part on the side of the road. I got there around 4:30 one morning and the spots were filled up before 6 am.) Of course you have your Forest Lake, White Bear, Minnatonka Lake, but I stay away from these bigger lakes and stick to the smaller ones) What I throw. Anything and everything. I like to stick to a white Northland spinner (With a narrow willow blade, NOT the Colorado style) With a white double tail grub as a trailer. But when this fails I switch to many of my other pieces of tackle. A 6in Carolina rigged worm, A Pink Meeps inline spinner, A Spro frog, or a football jig with a trailer to name a few. When you are looking for that monster and it isn't hitting what you are throwing, switch it up. Also the technique i like to use is throwing my spinner and letting it sink for a couple, and retrieve it. This gets what maybe off the bottoms attention, but I always see the strike on the top once it is near the boat. It is important before taking your lure out do a figure 8. I have gotten a lot of reluctant bass to hit on the swing around. Another suggestion get a hold of the DNR and ask for a Twin Cities Water Recreation fold out map. I got this handy map off one of the DNR officers at White Bear Lake. The map shows all the lakes in the cities area, and also list where the landing (If there is one) and white kind is it (Soft, concrete,)

Right of 35W in forest lake. Across from Running Aces. Great lake for both bass and Walleye. I mainly fish it for Bass though. I have seen monster tigers pulled out of the lake. Take 35N to 97 (lake drive) If you don't eat it Golden in Circle Pines/Lexington is a great lake. Fish it from shore. I have seen 5 and 6lbs Large mouths pulled out. I have also seen a 31in Northers and 30in catfish pull out. If you go on it, it is no inboard/outboard allowed. So bring a small boat with a trolling or fish from the shore.